Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis

by Timothy Egan

Book Overview

"A vivid exploration of one man's lifelong obsession with an idea . . . Egan's spirited biography might just bring [Curtis] the recognition that eluded him in life." --Washington Post

Edward Curtis was charismatic, handsome, a passionate mountaineer, and a famous portrait photographer, the Annie Leibovitz of his time. He moved in rarefied circles, a friend to presidents, vaudeville stars, leading thinkers. But when he was thirty-two...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0544102762
• ISBN13: 9780544102767
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 8.1"